Communications
BERTScope tests wide range of 100G comms standards
Receiver testing has become increasing important in 100G electrical systems and silicon testing. The BSA286CL BERTScope Bit Error Rate Tester from Tektronix is designed for the low intrinsic jitter and precision impairments required for testing a broad range of 100G communications standards including OIF-CEI, CAUI, and InfiniBand Standards.
Add portable digital I/O to any Ethernet network
Designed for compact control and monitoring applications, the ETH-DIO-48 features 48 or 24 industrial strength TTL digital I/O lines. Introduced by ACCES I/O Products, the Ethernet device is designed for use in applications sensing inputs such as switch closures, TTL, LVTTL, CMOS logic, and is suited controlling external relays, driving indicator lights and more.
RS-232 serial adapter for Android devices
Enabling the control of legacy RS-232 devices directly from modern Android devices, the ANDROID-232 USB serial interface board has been introduced by ACCES I/O Products. It uses the Android Open Accessory protocol to convince an Android device that its onboard USB port (normally limited to USB "slave" or "OTG" modes) is actually an RS-232 port.
NI, Nokia forge 5G research alliance
National Instruments and Nokia’s Networks business have forged a partnership to collaborate on advanced research related to fifth generation (5G) wireless technologies such as exploring peak data rates and cell-edge rates in excess of 10 Gbps and 100 Mbps, respectively.
Industry’s first DC-40GHz, 6-bit digital attenuator
M/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced a wideband 6-bit digital attenuator for broadband applications such as military radar & radio systems, test equipment and commercial microwave radio and satellite links. The digital attenuator is offered as both bare DIE, MAAD-011021-DIE, and in a 3mm PQFN package, MAAD-011021; and operates from DC-40GHz and DC-30GHz, respectively.
Connectors meet vehicle electrification challenges
Delivering reliable performance, even in the most extreme shock and vibration conditions found in today’s commercial vehicles, the Imperium HVHC connector system has been launched by Molex. Suited to hybrid-electric and all-electric technologies, the connectors are capable of handling up to 1000V and 250.0A per contact and provide vehicle OEMs and electrification system architects with superior shielding performance and ...
Multiradio SOM supports Bluetooth, BLE and WLAN
Offering full flexibility and wireless connectivity on a compact Linux platform, the OMP171 multiradio system-on-module (SOM) has been introduced by connectBlue. The device provides multiradio capability across Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and WLAN with full dual-band support for the 2.4 and 5GHz radio bands.
High-speed data, audio and video for aircraft interiors
Bringing easy access to high-speed data, audio and video connections to the aircraft interiors industry, Molex Incorporated has announced its Media Connectivity Module (MCM) solution. The MCMs can be quickly and cost-effectively designed and supplied with high-level custom options including full I/O integration, passive and active PCB routing and mechanical enclosure design.
Companies cooperate to bring intelligence to power switching
"We've opened up the box." That is how Steve Evans, Vice President of Marketing at Amantys describes the successful implementation of the Amantys Power Insight communications protocol over Avago’s 50MBd Versatile Link transmitters and receivers. Effectively this opens up a two way street by bringing more intelligence into the power switching process.
Ethernet networking devices target high voltage applications
A new range of compact Ethernet to digital I/O networking devices designed to switch high current and voltage loads in industrial settings – particularly where equipment cannot be easily accessed has been launched. With a power input range between +5V to +30V DC Brainboxes ED-538 can run from a 24VDC factory floor supply or a computer USB port.